Stolen bikes

The problem with direct action is I have heard that some of the traders on brick lane etc are... shall we say not unamenable to the use of fisticuffs? Be careful if you're.. ahem.. suggesting their wares may not be quite pukka.

Still I do find it astounding the police don't send at least one bobby just to walk around there...

What's one bobby going to do... they need an extended undercover operation where they not only bust the people selling but get at the entire network of thieves and buyers and choppers. Busting the odd BL seller isn't going to make a dent in the organised crime that is bicycle theft these days.